Ellis was in uniform and headed home from work in his cruiser when he was killed, according to state police. Investigators said they believe Ellis stopped to help someone who was pulled over when he was shot.

"It is just terrible. A man out making a living, doing his job and to get shot like that is just terrible," said resident Margaret Mudd.

"Anytime an officer is shot down, it is a tragedy because they are out there putting their lives on the line everyday for us, to protect us. And then (for) somebody does something like this is unspeakable," said resident Charles Richards.

"I think everybody is just in shock. We all feel terrible for the family, for officers he worked with. It is a tragedy," said resident Jessica Brothers.

With authorities still searching for a suspect in Ellis' death, Bardstown residents are pulling together to help, keeping an eye out for anything suspicious.

"As citizens, it is our duty to step up, let people know and get in touch with anybody that could have just a little small (bit) of information that might lead to him being arrested," said Richards.

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